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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.21, 875.18 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.21, 875.18 and 354.48 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.21 : 875.18 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.21/875.18 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.21x = 875.18 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.21x = 310,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,233.81/634.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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